Tag Archives: Vaginismus
Vaginismus and Infertility
Consummation or consummation of a marriage In many traditions and statutes of civil or religious law, consummation or consummation of a marriage is the first act of sexual intercourse between two people, either following their marriage to each other or … Continue reading
Vaginismus-A Man’s Perspective
Over the years, I have been impressed with the amazing support men are capable of giving their loved ones who struggle with vaginismus. I also feel that it is also important to acknowledge that the impact of vaginismus on the … Continue reading
Is it Vulvodynia or Vaginismus?
When a woman goes to her doctor for sexual pain or the inability to have any form of penetration, they are often diagnosed with vulvodynia and not vaginismus. This is such an important subject that I would like to share … Continue reading
Transitioning to Intercourse – Stories from our patients
Transitioning from dilators to intercourse can be monumental for many patients when still in the early stages of overcoming their anxiety to penile penetration, despite heroic progress with dilators. There are difficulties finding the “right position”, finding where the vagina … Continue reading
The VaginismusMD Support System
I am forever grateful for the support system that has developed through VaginismusMD and our Forum. What is a Support System? A support System is a network of personal or professional contacts available to a person or organization for practical … Continue reading
I Have a Dream Part I
VaginismusMD Forum: 200 members and going strong With more than 200 members posting more than 800 messages involving more than 200 topics, the VaginismusMD Forum is truly a dream come true. The VaginismusMD Forum has done so much for so … Continue reading
Overcoming Setbacks for the Vaginismus Patient
For the vaginismus patient, a setback is like getting a flat tire while on a journey to a wonderful life. Very often one need to experience setbacks in order to achieve success! The important thing to remember is that a … Continue reading
Vaginismus Treatment: The 1,2,3 Punch
Vaginismus treatment using the Pacik Botox program With now more than 170 patients treated using the Botox program, vaginismus treatment continues to become easier. The program consists of Botox injections, injections of a long acting local anesthetic, and progressive dilation … Continue reading
Dilators: When Holding Steady is Falling Behind
Anxiety provoking aspects of vaginismus The three most anxiety producing aspects of severe vaginismus appear to be the thoughts of intercourse, GYN exams and the use of dilators. I have had patients almost decide not to have the Botox treatment … Continue reading
Anxiety and Low Desire
Women with low levels of sexual desire often have high levels of anxiety I often hear from the vaginismus sufferers that they have a low desire for sex. I have felt for a long time that there may be a … Continue reading